Invisible Loss

Compared to most, my problems are small. I should be happy with what Ive got. We have an inner judge that tells us grief is allowed for big losses, but that we should be able to tough it out through everyday heartbreak - like financial worries, isolation, prejudice and bigotry, or our sense of helplessness in a troubled world. These are losses society doesnt recognise, mirror back to us, or validate, says acclaimed grief educator Christina Rasmussen. As a result, we dont recognise or validate them either. In Invisible Loss, Rasmussen shines a light on this unrecognised form of grief. Because we avoid invisible loss, we dont process it; instead, we seek the protection of an endless waiting room in the hope that time will heal our wounds. Here, Rasmussen helps you meet your loss with grace, free from shame or guilt. Then she shares a powerful five-step process called the Life Reentry Model to help you cleanse stagnant emotions and habits, build your capacity for reflection and acceptance, and reclaim control of your life. The entire world is silently grieving, attempting to process a form of heartbreak unlike anything weve ever experienced. We need a new language and road map for our invisible losses, says Rasmussen. This book gives you the tools you need in order to heal, move forward, and embrace the life you were meant to lead.